Grayling Visitors Bureau

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  • Rivers & Lakes
  • AuSable River Fall Slider

    Fall Color Tours in Grayling >>

    Photo Courtesy: Marj Esch Photography

  • AuSable River Trout Fishing Guides

    AuSable River Trout Fishing Guides >>

    Photo Courtesy: Gates AuSable Lodge

  • Hartwick Pines State Park

    Visit Hartwick Pines State Park >>

    Photo Courtesy: Hartwick Pines State Park

  • Golf the Fall Colors

    Golf the Fall Colors >>

    Photo Courtesy: Fox Run Country Club

  • grayling-fall-hunting

    Hunting Season >>

  • Fish the Manistee and AuSable Rivers >>

    Fish the Manistee and AuSable Rivers >>

    Photo Courtesy: Gates AuSable Lodge

  • Canoe & Kayak the AuSable & Manistee Rivers

    Canoe & Kayak the AuSable & Manistee Rivers >>

    Photo Courtesy: Borchers Canoe Livery

  • Mountain Biking

    Mountain Bike Grayling >>

    Photo Courtesy: Justin Andre

  • Ride the ORV Trails

    Ride the ORV Trails >>

    Photo Courtesy: Angie Bell

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing & ORV Trails >>

    Photo Courtesy: Tim Knox

The Grayling Area

Things to do this Fall in the Grayling, Michigan area.

The Grayling area is a beautiful destination located in the “up north” area of Michigan. It is an approximate three-hour or less drive from the metro Detroit, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Flint areas. The region is well known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Whether you plan on coming for a weekend, a week, or an extended stay, let us introduce you to what we have to offer in the Fall.

Fishing: The AuSable and Manistee Rivers, both of which flow through the Grayling area, are well-known worldwide for their trout fishing. With clear water, a sandy bottom and no rocks or rapids, these are perfect rivers for fishing. Visitors can also fish in nearby lakes, including Lake Margrethe and Higgins Lake.

Canoeing and Kayaking: The AuSable and Manistee Rivers are also popular destinations for canoeing and kayaking. Visitors can rent canoes and kayaks from local outfitters and explore the scenic rivers, which are surrounded by beautiful forests and wildlife. Your trip can be a few hours or several days.

Golfing: Grayling has several golf courses that offer beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, including Forest Dunes with its nationally known courses, the Grayling Country Club and the Patriot Golf Club. This can be a favorite time of year to go golfing; enjoy the fall color, the cooler temperatures and less pressure on the course.

Lodging: There are over a dozen motels, lodges, and cabins to choose from in the Grayling area. Most are locally owned and operated.

Fall Color: The contrast between the green of the pines and the color of the hardwoods changing into their fall foliage is stunning. Take a relaxing drive down a back road where there is less pressure to drive the speed limit (or faster). This is a great time of year to enjoy northern Michigan!

 

 

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  • September 2023

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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

August 27 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

Black Iron Days Black Iron Days 2023, August 26 & 27 features artisans from across the region demonstrating how tools and crafts were made by hand in the late 1800’s. […]

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

Art Explosion AUSABLE ARTISAN VILLAGE PRESENTS: THE ANNUAL GREAT NORTHERN ART EXPLOSION LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN GRAYING, MI. AN INTERNATIONAL JURIED FINE ART EXHIBITION Show dates from August 26th, 2023 through […]

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Northern Art Explosion

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Junque in the Trunk

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Junque in the Trunk

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Northern Art Explosion

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 9 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

On the weekend of September 9 and 10 Wellington Park near Grayling will host a new event designed to provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.  It’s being billed […]

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

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Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 10 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

On the weekend of September 9 and 10 Wellington Park near Grayling will host a new event designed to provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.  It’s being billed […]

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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

NE Michigan Local Meet-Ups Fall Series: Canoe/Kayak AuSable River in Grayling with Borchers! September 30th at 10am.  Let's canoe/kayak the AuSable from the other side! First Oscoda, now Grayling. We […]

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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August 27
August 27 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

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September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 1 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Junque in the Trunk

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 9 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 10 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

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September 29
September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30
September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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September 29
September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30
September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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